How much does a Complete blood count cost in Austin?

Complete blood count (CBC) · CPT 85025 · Metro area: Austin

In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Complete blood count (CBC) is about $20, with most between $20 and $40 ($99 cash/self-pay). Based on 12 Austin hospitals — 23% lower than the national typical of $26. Hospital list charges run about $120 (6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$20
Austin · $20$40
Cash / self-pay
$99
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$120
6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 12 Austin hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Complete blood count (CBC) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Complete blood count (CBC) cost in Austin — FAQs

How much does a Complete blood count (CBC) cost in Austin?

In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Complete blood count (CBC) is about $20, with most between $20 and $40, based on 12 Austin hospitals. That's 23% lower than the national typical of $26.

How much does a Complete blood count (CBC) cost without insurance in Austin?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Complete blood count (CBC) in Austin run around $99. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $120), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Austin hospital bill for a Complete blood count (CBC) so high?

Austin hospital "list" charges for a Complete blood count (CBC) run about $120 — roughly 6× the $20 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Complete blood count (CBC) in Austin?

Yes. If a Austin hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $20), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Austin hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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